Areas Of Improvement For PCT Exam

Postmortem Care

The care provided to a body after death, including handling with dignity, legal adherence, and family considerations.

Verification & Documentation

The process of officially recording a patient's death, including date and time.

Body Preparation

Steps to prepare the deceased body, including closing the eyes, positioning, and dressing.

Blood Glucose Monitoring

The procedure to measure blood glucose levels using a glucometer.

Critical Values for Blood Glucose

Values indicating severe health risks, such as below 40 mg/dL for females and above 450 mg/dL.

Vital Signs - Normal Ranges

Standard measurements for temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

Removing Peripheral IV Catheters

The procedure of safely taking out an IV catheter following proper steps.

Signs of Wound Infection

Symptoms indicating potential infection in wounds, including redness and foul drainage.

Adaptive Devices for Mobility

Assistive devices that help patients with physical limitations in daily activities.

Preventing Blood Clots – SCDs

The use of Sequential Compression Devices to improve circulation and prevent DVT.

Patient Restraints Guidelines

Regulations regarding the use of restraints, including obtaining orders and regular checks.

OSHA Guidelines

Safety standards for workplace environments to prevent hazards related to biological, chemical, electrical, and radiation exposures.

Fall Prevention Measures

Strategies to reduce fall risks for high-risk patients, such as clear hallways and proper footwear.

Medical Asepsis

A clean technique involving hand hygiene and disinfecting surfaces.

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

Digital records that require immediate documentation of patient care.

Venipuncture

The procedure for collecting blood from a vein, focusing on proper technique and sample integrity.